Teaching Associate in Philosophy (Temporary Cover)

About the role

The Faculty of Philosophy is seeking a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months starting 4 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is full time, based in the Faculty in Cambridge, and pays £36,320-£46,970. The successful candidate must hold a Philosophy PhD or be awarded it by the start of the appointment, and should be actively pursuing research in Philosophy.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, seminars and classes in the Faculty.
• Contribute to the delivery of the MPhil, including supervising and examining dissertations and coursework, and taking part in postgraduate admissions and administration.
• Help develop undergraduate teaching through membership of subject caucuses and give academic guidance to undergraduates.
• Take part in examinations, including setting and marking papers and marking undergraduate dissertations.
• Update teaching materials such as reading lists for the next academic year.
• Contribute to the administrative functions of the Faculty and carry out other duties required by the Chair of the Faculty Board.

Required profile

• PhD in Philosophy, or to be awarded it by the start of the appointment.
• Proven expertise in a relevant field, including history of analytic philosophy at 2nd-year level and 1st and 2nd order logic at 3rd-year level, and other courses in logic or related areas.
• Experience of developing or delivering university-level teaching (lectures, seminars, small-group teaching).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain concepts to a range of audiences.
• Desirable: evidence of research activity and publications, experience of academic administration, and experience of collaborative teaching and research.

Applications are made online through the University's recruitment system, quoting reference GV51456. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a CV and the names and contact details of two referees. The closing date is 16 November 2026.